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COUNCIL MEETING MAY 13, 1996 Charter make it difficult to prepare a five (5) year plan. Council Member Kuether said she felt it was obvious that there is a problem and the Charter should be amended or it will continue to be a battleground. Mayor Landers said he felt that if all minds work a better solution will be found. Council Member Kuether said something needs to be done and said she felt that "time" was eating away the City roads. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 96 - 53 AUTHORIZING DIRECTION FOR FUTURE OPTIONS RELATING TO GAS UTILITIES, RANDY SCHUMACHER Mr. Schumacher explained that City Staff has been researching future gas utility options. Presently Northern States Power Company, Minnegasco and Circle Pines Gas Utility all provide gas service throughout the City. A resolution has been prepared that would authorize City Staff and the Lino Lakes gas utility representative, Vern Reinert, to prepare gas utility options for the City Council to consider. Council Member Bergeson said that he feels it is very important that the City Council give this matter their best effort and hire some consultants who can give the City Council informed options. He noted that the utility companies have plenty of "muscle" therefore, it is imperative that the City Council be prepared for utility company opposition. Council Member Lyden asked how the City Council goes about getting good consultants. Council Member Lyden moved to adopt Resolution No. 96 - 53 as presented. Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 96 - 53 can be found at the end of these minutes. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTING COUNCIL MEMBER NEAL AS LIAISON TO THE ANOKA COUNTY CORRECTIONAL PROGRAMS, RANDY SCHUMACHER Mr. Schumacher noted that a letter had been received from County Commission Margaret Langfeld requesting that a Council Member be appointed to serve as a liaison for the County Correctional Programs located in the City of Lino Lakes. Council Member Neal presently represents the City as the liaison to the State Correctional Facility and has indicated that he would also serve as the liaison to the County. Council Member Kuether moved to appoint Council Member Neal as liaison to the Anoka County Correctional Programs in the City of Lino Lakes. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried with Council Member Neal abstaining. OLD BUSINESS Update, Adams Outdoor Advertising Signs Litigation - Mr. Schumacher explained that the Adams Outdoor Advertising Sign Company had submitted applications for outdoor billboards to be erected near I -35E and Main Street and I -35W and Lake Drive. PAGE 19